Concussion

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Synopsis

CONCUSSION is a poignant sexual examination of Abby, a forty-something, married, wealthy, lesbian housewife who, after suffering a blow to the head from her son’s baseball, confronts a mounting desire for something different. She takes on a new project and purchases a pied-à-terre in Manhattan. Walking around the city streets reminds Abby what it feels like to be sexy, and with pent-up libido shakes off its inhibitions. Her newfound desire turn out not to be a take-home item, so Abby begins a double life as a high-end escort. Palpably sensual and deliciously contained, CONCUSSION is a keen observation of the complicated contours of midlife crisis.

Director

Stacie Passon

Cast

Robin Weigert, Maggie Siff, Jonathan Tchaikovsky

Writer

Stacie Passon

Producer

Rose Troche

Stills

Robin Weigert and Laila Robins in a mid-day tryst in CONCUSSION.

Robin Weigart in CONCUSSION.

A baseball strike to the head starts it all.

Robin Weigart in CONCUSSION.

Maggie Siff and Robin Weigart in CONCUSSION.

In the News

CONCUSSION is headed to movie palaces and TV screens near you, as it releases in theaters and On Demand on October 10. But in the meantime, jog your memory with this piece by Scott Foundas of The Village Voice, who raved about the film when…